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II ST. LOUIS POST-QISPATCH MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 10, 1923. ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH BUREAU RANS BE Were Looking for Me!" 10 CHILDREN DIE An CA EM E1ANS Funpoinlln Plnrinue EXONERATES HUNTER especially brioiious CEATH 0F G0MPAM EGAS Night for Brother Beh III ttl Ve rdict RcUtmcd In C- OF HURTS CAUSED Oia .1. UhUer.

Fatally M.ot. CONVENES GUI IE BY AUTOMOBILES Holy Roller Minister Climbs Tent Pole and Does Other Acrobatics as $400 Is Contributed for New Tabernacle. liiiniisii verdict of accidents was returned "5 esterday in tn" i of Ora J. Rbivt r. yeans oi a packid( house n.ploye of 437-Donovan avenue.

who was shot in the brad by Homer Straub. 39S Gratiot street, when squirrel hunt-itrT yesterday morning, one mil south of Gumbo. St. Lou. County.

FIRED FIRST IN FIGHT AT MADISON Patrolman, Only Man Uninjured in Encounter at Steel Plant, Gives Account of Killings. inort-. poor will give litr i thing." gtate Commander Asks Convention to Name Committee to Investigate Acts 0f Manager Head. Brother Ben Pemberton, head of the Pentecostal (Holy Roller) Mission, who lost most 'of his flock about a year ago to a man who of Sho di'1 ttot forwarJ. hut i Brothor Bin proclaimed Mint he Boy, 'Knocked Off Bicycle, Supposed He Was Not Injured Until Brain Trouble Developed.

would rescue'her from thedevit. a Ithiver leaves a wite and seven chil fered eternal life on earth through he would never stop praying until he the efficacy of new -kind of bap- saved that girl. tism. has come back, and last night' A has hn UU Brother Ben for-, I meriy was a somi-professionnl wres- had a congregation of more ((f stQcky huJM an(J 1000 persons in and around his big weighs about 225 pounds. UUSON OFFICER ALSO A boy 14 years old and a girl of The inquest into the deaths of a policeman, a private watchman and a Mexican laborer in a pistol fight BROUGHT UNDER FIRE tent at Vandeventer and Evans Hymns Set to Tunes.

avenues. "Some people think we are a lot of nuts." ne exclaimed last night. dren, i Rhiver was hunting with Straub and John Ruppert. 3984 Gratiot street, and the three men had become separated in some underbrush, It was stated at the inquest that Straub fired hi shotgun over som brush at a squirrel in a tree. and Ruppert immediately heard groans and found Rhiver lying near the tree, fatally wounded.

A large part of the charge from Straub' Fhotgun bad struck him Jn the neck and head. Rhiver apparently was hidden id the bushes, it ai etated. waiting an opportunity for a hot at a squirrel. Would Have Activ 3 1 .1 I V. Anma Kinkead It 5 years died at City Hospital yesterday of injuries caused by automobiles.

William Tibbies, son of George Tibbies of 2330 Montgomery street, died apparently of concussion of the brain andinternal injuries suffered when knocked from his bicycle by an automobile in front of 2540 Montgomery street at 10:30 a. m. Saturday. The boy rode home on his bicycle and informed his father that in the railroad yards at Madison, 111., near the Commonwealth Steel Co. piant early yesterday, is being delayed, pending the outcome of injuries suffered by the fourth man shot, another Mexican.

His condition is critical. From Patrolman Charles Ramsey of Madison, the only man unin- ities of Rauschkolb Inquired Into Removal of State Adjutant Sought. back with a furious vengeance, for emotionalism, animalism or bolshev- he attacked "the long-tailed boys," Ism. Bless God, it is Holy-Ghosttsm." as he described ministers who wears The hundred or more singers, men long coats, and declared that if hefl mn- shrieked "glorys" and I Bless-His-names to the accompani' could get "some of these fist-fight- of and tnes(l out. ing ministers and bishops" under bursts were followed invariably by the rr a Staff Correspondent of his tent he would induce them to hymns set to "jazzy" tunes.

substitute "a little kneeoiogy for Sm a be GERMANS FUT THEIR SAYINGS It jured in the fight, the Madison po lice" have the following version of INTO OLD RUGS AND SILVER cause i oounce up ana uown. tneir theology. er Ben Exclaimed. "Listen, brethren. Climed Center Tent Pole.

pm going to bounce so high some the killings: Post-Iispattii. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS. Sept. 10. A recommendation fof investigation of the administration of the Ninth District, United States Veterans' Bureau, which has headquarters in St.

Louis, was made to the It was a rousing meeting in which i day that I will go right into heaven. Ramsey and Patrolman Joseph Whj, whenever I'm in a department store and hear the elevator girls say going up. I say to myself, 'Glory, Brother Ben is going Zentgraf. 32 years old, went to the south gate of the steel plant shortly after midnight while making their Brother Ben outdid himself as to acrobatics, and at one time he worked himself up to such a state of exaltation that he climbed the cen- There were many testimonials last rounds, and stopped to speak to J. W.

Libbey, 54. of Madison, a watch man at the gate since part of the Correspondence of the Associated Press. DRESDEN. Aug. 18.

Art dealers and antiquarians here have few valuable objects of art left In thei shor. Since th mark began Its wild downward course and the distrust in money became so acuta. Germans have been putting all their savings into articles which they believe to have a stable value In a world market. Old masterpieces, old furniture, old silver, old tapes- tries and old rugs have been eagerly snapped up if they had beauty and, bore evidence of their age. employes went on strike a few weeks ago.

A moment later the three ter tent pole and from an upside-j night to the healing faith of the down position half way up the pole Pentecost creed. One portly woman stepped forth and declared she had shouted 'Glory, glory, glo-or-y. spent Qn for gaU. Brother Ben never walks around st0nes and kept growing "worser and anything, he jumps over it. One of worser" until it was found that she his favorite "stunts" 5n moments of wai really suffering from a cancer heard shots about 100 yards down the tracks! to the south.

Challenge Met by Shots. he had been knocked from it by an automobile, the driver of which stopped, asked if he was hurt, and cleparted upon being assured by the boy that nothing was the matter. Dri cr--Held for Coroner. Several hours later the boy complained of feeling ill. A doctor found several smair bruises, but no serious injuries.

The boy's condition became worse and another physician was called. The physician found indications of concussion of the brain and ordered boy sent to City Hospital. Tracing a license number, policemen found, Edward Wagner, 46, of jl'30 Leona' avenue. University City. He admitted that his machine struck the boy and said he left the scene only when assured by t.e boy that he was unhurt.

Wagner was held for the Coroner. Girl of 5 Kim Down. Aileen Hart, daughter of Dewey Hart, of 182? South Seventh street, died of a fracture of the skull suffered about noon Wednesday when knocked down on Seventh street, near Geyer avenue, by an automobile driven by Albert J. Schoelpple, 40, and was cured. All ran in that direction, with I jnow.

Diess ins name, sne criea. Zentgraf in the lead, and found two "I weigh 265 pounds and am stronger spiritual uplift is to over the pulpit rail, dash tnrough the main aisle to the streets, do a couple of handsprings on the turn and a run Mexicans walking up the track. discharging firearms. Zentgraf. pis than Brother Ben." "Tell 'em again how mulh you tol in hand, called on the man to ning high jump back into the pulpit.

WILLIA31 McGEE stop shooting and give him their re NAT GOLDSTEIN GETS i 1'ui in Charge of 8300,000 EMate is Temporary Administrator. Former Circuit Clerk Nat Gold- volvers. The answer was a volley of shots. Zentgraf fell dead, shot through the heart, and Libbey, a weigh," cried Brother Ben. "Two hundred and sixty-five, bless His name." "Hard Inhibited.

An aged woman declared she had been cured of paralysis In Brother American Legion of Missouri, which met in annual convention here today, by the State commander, James E. Kinkead. The passage of the commander's unnual report dealing with dissatisfaction over the bureau's actions ol-Krurs: "I recommerfd an investigating tommittee to investigate the acts of the ipanager of the Ninth District. Veterans' Bureau. I make this recommendation because I believe the policy of the bureau for this this district has not been such that it has served the purpose for which cur Government intended it, namely, the proper adjustment of claims of the deserving and disabled and thB best possible rehabilitation of such Diea." Liaison Officer Criticised.

Trie manager of the bureau is M. E. Heao. The commander's report as referred to a committee, from which a resolution permitting the convention to express itself on the subject is expected tomorrow. Kinkead further expressed himself the bureau's management in the following passage: "I desire to call attention to what appears to he too close a relationship between the lesion's liaison officer and the United States Veterans' Bureau.

I recom At otner times, especially wnen tne orchestra, consisting of piano, banjo and tambourines, gets to "jazzing up" the hymns. Brother Ben mounts a table and does a buck and wing dance. EGAN-HOGAN GANG WAR RENEWED; MAN SLAIN, ONE SHOT KtAin tnrtAv vfli; nrmointed tpmnorar of State officers to the rural posts. About 1000 delegates, representing a membership of 16,000 in the State are attending the convention. Hanford R.

MacNider of Iowa, past national commander of the legion, spoke at the opening session. administrator of the estate of George Waldbart, a florist, who died March on(inued From I'njre One. most accounts. When policemen ar- MAN DIES AFTER HAYING nveu, Hogan was Denamg 1 over the body of his nephew. Ma- few steps behind him.

dropped with wounds in the left breast and back. The' Madison police say Zentgraf's pistol was picked up later, fully loaded, while Libbey never had an opportunity to draw his revolver. Ramsey, from the other side of the track, opened fire on the Mexicans. One, later identified as Fa-corro Montoya. 26, was shot in the head, but continued firing until his revolver was empty.

Patrolman Ramsey, still firing, then pursued the other Mexican, but the latter escaped in the darkness. Libbey and Montoya were taken to St. lizabeth's Hospital. Granite City, where they died a short time later. Three of Ramsey's shots had struck ENGAGED IN FIST FIGHT $100 Raised for 'ew Tabernacle.

Last night's performances were especially glorious, as Brother Ben raised more than $400 for a new tabernacle that he proposes to build at 4017 Eastorf avenue, and as the money poured in his acrobatics became more spectacular. But this phase of the meeting was marred by-someone who took money from the tray instead of putting it in. When apprised of this petty larceny. Brother Ben himself took $2 from a tray and halted the meeting: "I am told that a young woman of Sll Geyer avenue. Schoelpple took the girl to City Hospital and told police he was driving about six miles an hour at the time.

He said he stopped his automobile within 10 feet after striking the girl. She ran directly into the path of the automobile lone. Malone and was 2 2 years old Ben's tent. A young -man testified that he had been blind from childhood, but regained his sight at mission service in Jazzland Hall. But the worst case with which he had had to deal, Brother Bensaid, was that of a man with a very red nose whom he hauled to the platform.

"Now, look at his beezer," said Brother Ben. "There' Is something that would excite the envy of the most hardened boozefighter. This man fell into my tent one night in a drunken stupor and I was advised to have him arrested. "No, we did not send him to Jdtil. He had a skin full of moonshine, but we put sunshine in his soul." The meetings are held seven nights a week, with a children's meeting at 2 p.

m. on Sundays. 3 3. leaving an estate valued at $300t'r, 00, pending adjudicaticn of a will contest case brought lart week by five nieces and nephews, Appointment of Leslie Camp-, bell and the St. Louis Union TruM; named executor In the will, rai; revoked with the appointment of Goldstein.

He will be in charge oft the estate until the will contest 3fl elisposed of. The law permits th temporary administrator to retain ,6, per cent of funds disbursed by him and also a reasonable fee r- for his services. of Goldstein was, made by Probate Judge Holt-'; camp. without warning, he said. A verdict Of accident was returned this morn ing in the child's death.

The two deaths yesterday brin: the number of automobile fatalities took 50 cents from one of our trays and refused to put it back," he exclaimed. "Perhaps the poor little thing needed some rouge or a lipstick, and if she will step forward I here this year to S9 as compared with 90 in the corresponding period last year. Police Unable to Determine Whether Death Was Due to a Blow or Alcoholism. John Pampy, 53 years old, of 3900 Tage avenue died at his home at 11 o'clock last night, three hours after he had engaged in a fist fight with Earl French, 23, of 1429 Cleary avenue, husband of his step-daughter. Police were unable to determine from accounts of the affair by witnesses whether Pampy succumbed to alcoholism or died from blows inflicted by French.

Mrs. Claude Woods, a neighbor, said she was visiting at the Pampy worked for his father, Frank Malone, of 2512 Cass avenue, an ice and coal dealer. Truce Agreed to Last March. The announcement of a truce, lasi March, followed conferences between police officials and Edward J. Hogan, after Father Timbthy Dempsey of St.

Patrick's Church had made efforts to reconcile the Hogans and William P. (Dinty) Colbeck, known as a leader of the former following of William T. Egan. The murder of William. T.

Egan, Oct. 31. 1021, was ascribeel by his followers to James Hogan and others, and this has resulted in the repeated attempts of James Hogan's life, in the course of which his parents home has been "shot up" twice. mend that this convention go on record as favoring an investigation of the activities of the liaison officer of the Ninth'District." That officer is George 11. Rauschkolb of St.

Louis, a member of Quen-tin Roosevelt post of the Legion. The Leg-ion liason officer is presumed to represent the interest of applicants for aid from the Veterans' Bureau. There is complaint that liauschkolb has been forgetful of the interests of the applicants, has been more mindful of the wishes of the bureau's offices, and has not DEPOSITORS DEMAND ACTION McGirk, (Mo.) Men Told They Must Montaya in the head. AVoundeel Mian Found at Home. The other Mexican, Bartolo Ram-rez, 25, was taken to the hospital by-Granite City policemen who found him, wounded in the back, at his heme in the foreign section of Granite City, after his brother had notified them tnat he was "very sick." Ramrez, who knows onl ya few words of English, has been unable to make a statement.

He, like Montoya, who resides nearby, was a steel mill emople. Libbey' before going to work as a private watchman, was a special agent in Granite City for the Clover Await Result of Suit. Special to the Post -Dispatch. JEFFERSON CITY, Sept. Two Irish Irregular Attacks Fall.

Bv the Associated Press. ATHLONE, Sept. 10. The military guard at the Ballinasloe railway station. County Galway, was attacked twice by irregulars last night.

After being beaten off the first time, the irregulars returned with reinforcements and concentrated a heavy rifle fire on the military barrackn. They were repulsed after a brisk Twelve depositors of the McGirk Leaf Railroad. His widow survives. Zentgraf had been a member of the Madison Police Department for 10 years. His widow and two children survive.

Police have been unable to find the pistol they believe Ramrey carried. Patrolman Ransay said he was positive Ramrey fired upon the officers, as more shots were fired than could have come from the .38 caliber revolver found near Montoya. Wound Fatal to Missionary. SfpcIM to Post-Dispatch. SHANGHAI.

Sept, 10. Father Melitto, Italian missionary, who wii.r captured several weeks ago by CaW -nese bandits In the vicinity of TungftJ, peh, died today at Hankow. Th missionary's death was caused by bullet wound In the stomach. Indict. ed by Bandit Chief Liu.

who wai captured in a fight on the outskirts, of Tungpeh. State Bank of McGirk, a few miles west of iefferson City, ap peared today at the office of Finance STRIKE AT HiLLSBQRO ZINC MINE Commissioner Frank C. Millspaugh home with her husband when Pampy and French came in. Both men had ben drinking, she asserted, and they began to quarrel over which should have a certain chair. Pampy struck French and an exchange of fisticuffs began, which ended when Pampy fell.

He recovered, partly, and seemed all right, Mrs. Woods said, but collapsed later in the to deman daction in winding up the affairs of the bank, which was closed two years ago, Sept. 6. The deposi Sppclnl to th Post-IisDatr h. HILLSBORO.

111.. Sept. 10 A striking employe of the American Zinc Co. of Hillsboro was arrested Saturday on a charge of jeering non- tors have received only 40 per cent h. or" their money.

Millspaugh told them that suit to determine the validity of deposit French stated to a Post -Dispatch reporter at the Deer street police certificates for $37,000, said to have been issued by the bank without con striking employes going to work. Efforts to unionize the company's smelter have been under way since Aug. 1. More than half the employes have continued at work. William Garcia, a Spaniard, w-as found guilty of disturbing the peace of nonstriking employes Saturday by a jury in Judge Monroe's court, ana sideration, is pending in the State Supreme Court.

Should the Court hold that the bank does not have to pay them, the rest of the depositors' money will be forthcoming, he said. station this morning that Pampy was intoxicated and abused Mrs. Pampy, and when he interferred, transferred his attack. He hit Pampy once under the chin and left the house, he said. prosecuted the interests of applicants satisfactorily before the Board of Appeals for the district.

Want Klan Denounced. The St, Louis delegation of 4S has two resolutions for the convention, one denouncing the Ku Klux Klan nd the other favoring modification ef the Volstead act to permit the fcle of light wines and beer. When the convention assembled today, it was with the prospect of a spirited clash on the floor, prabably tomorrow, over th conduct of the State Adjutant's offfce by James li. Xoonan. The report of the State Finance Officer, submitted today, shows that the Legion on Aug.

31 had a deficit f' approximately $6500. One group la the Legion, chiefly from country districts, has organized what it has fyied the "Better Legion" move-irftst to remove Noonan on the Pound that the deficit was caused fcy his extravagance. The administration group, which is standing Noonan, declares that the deficit as unavoidable. It can be traced, SIXTH AND ST. CHARLES JVonderf ul' Purchase An Amazing Sale, of' fined $75 and costs.

Garcia was shot three times in the leg by a Deputy-Sheriff on the third day of the stVike, from which he has recovered. 5 IT Illinois Kelitor Killed bv Auto. Special to the Post-Dispatch. GREENVILLE, 111., Sept. 10.

George Perryman, 73 years old, editor of the Greenville Item, was killed this morning in front of hjs newspaper office when hit by an automobile driven by Orville Nettles, who resides near Donnelson, MAN KILLS WIFE AND SELF Massachusetts Couple Said to Have uarrcied Over Money Matters. Cv the Associated Vvfs SCITUATE, Sept. 10. Hi-ley P. Disher shot and fatally wounded his wife, formerly Elsie Cheney of South Manchester, Sluoes i W.

F. Rossman, 5575 Waterman avenue, St. Louis, is president of the American Zinc Co. Miners of South iNew aiiii Low ern Illinois have advertised a great union demonstration meeting at Hillsboro. Sept.

29 and 30, in behalf III. Nettles was held for the-Coro ner's inquest. of the smflter 31 it is declared, to an insufficient an- I early today at their home in Egypt 1800 Pairs 22 Styles at I and then turned his revolver on himself, inflicting fatal wounas MI tax upon members, now 5X twits a year. The State commanii-? today advised that the tax be cubh-d. St.

Louis Ii-1egates Split. The St. Louis delegation is split, to 21. on the move to oust the majority favoring his reten- Week-end guests slept in the fash ional.de home when the shooting took place. Disher is said to have been a former resident of Culver, Ind.

Mrs. Disher is understood to have been a relative of members of the firm of I Cheney Brothers, silk manufactur The Better Legion group is loss to know how to proceed. constitution of the State Legion Jcifiea no procedure for removal State officers, and administration "PPorters are saying that if the is declared vacant by the condition, the Legion will be liable to Soonan for his salary of $3600 a Jr for two years. He was chosen law ers, at South Manchester. Conn.

The police said that Mr. and had quarreled over money matters. Mrs. Disher is understood to have owned considerable property. Guests at the Disher home heard the shots and rushed' into the room.

Chief of Tolice Turner said he had been informed that Mrs. Disher had threatened to leave her husband. Disher and his wife came here a year ago and hught the house where the shooting occurred. They had no children. jear ior three vears.

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